There has been a significant increase in travelling over the last decade or so with many of us travelling to more far flung destinations. As a result there has been an increase in preventable travel related illness.
If you’re visiting friends or family, backpacking on your gap year or heading off on a family holiday, you may require a Travel Health Assessment and also vaccinations to keep you safe. Many vaccinations are available for free on the NHS.
GP’s previously delivered travel health vaccines however, this service is now provided by your health board. To get the care and advice you need it is important that you seek an appointment in plenty of time before you travel.
We advise you to contact our services at least 8 weeks before your travel date.
Making an appointment
NHSGGC delivers its travel health services via two providers based on the area you live in. You can find services for your area below:
North East Glasgow, South Glasgow, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, West Dunbartonshire, East Dunbartonshire
This service provides travel health advice, risk assessment and vaccination:
- Email: Ggc.VaccinationContactCentre@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
- Call: 0800 9176115
- Our Centre is based at Eastbank Conference & Training Centre, Shettleston and you can plan your journey by going to Traveline Scotland Journey Planner: Traveline Scotland | The Centre is also approximately 10 mins walk from Shettleston Train Station and there is also car parking available including disabled parking places. The entrance to the clinic is via a ramp where you will see a yellow vaccination clinic sign. If driving please put the following postcode into your Sat-Nav G32 9AA
North West Glasgow
For travel health advice, risk assessment and vaccination, you can book your appointment online via www.nhsvaccines.co.uk or contact the service by email or phone.
- Email: NHSGGC@emcare.co.uk
- Call: 0141 816 1002.
- Address: 45 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 6AE
- Our Centre is based in Hope Street in the Centre of Glasgow just a few minutes walk from Central Station. Our main entrance has some steps however there is a lift and there is an alternative entrance at the back of the building. Please call us prior to your appointment if you have any questions regarding access. You can plan your journey by going to Traveline Scotland Journey Planner: Traveline Scotland | There are car parks locally the nearest located at St Enoch Shopping Centre or Q Park a short walk away.
This service is only for those residing within the NHSGGC Health Board area. If you live in another NHS Board area you can find your local provider here: www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk
Attending your appointment
Please bring a note of your vaccination history with you to your appointment
If you are unable to provide this information at the time of your appointment it may cause a delay in you receiving any necessary vaccinations and you may have to return at a later date. If you have children attending with you, please bring the child’s red book or details of any vaccinations the child has received in school.
You must give a minimum of 48 hours notice of cancellation
If you have an appointment to receive your travel vaccinations and are no longer able to attend, it is important you tell us as early as possible. Late cancellation or not attending your appointment result in a cost to the NHS and denies others the opportunity to receive an NHS travel health appointment.
Covid Vaccination
We will not vaccinate you with Covid-19 unless this is a requirement for entry for a country you are travelling too. There are very low numbers of countries that require this now and information on the up to date list can be found on the Government website for the country you are travelling to.
A current list of countries that require Covid-19 vaccination for travel entry certification purposes can be found here: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements.
If you require covid vaccination for entry and haven’t had your primary course, please get in touch with the contact centre on 0800 917 6115 who will arrange an appointment.
Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest information on coronavirus, safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings:
Hajj and Umrah Pilgrimage
Routine Vaccines
Before travelling to Hajj or Umrah it is recommended that you are up-to-date with routine vaccines for life in the UK, including:
- diphtheria, tetanus and polio
- a minimum of 5 doses of a diphtheria, tetanus and polio-containing vaccine are needed in your lifetime to provide good long-term protection.
- measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
- two doses of MMR vaccine are needed in your lifetime to protect you against all three viruses
- seasonal flu (influenza) if you are eligible
- see NHS inform and NHS UK for more information on the UK flu vaccine campaigns
- MenACWY vaccine at least 10 days prior to travel as part of the Hajj/Umrah visa.
Before you Travel
Before booking travel, check the ‘Entry Requirements’ section of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) guidance for the latest rules you will need to comply with to enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Travel Insurance
You should purchase comprehensive travel insurance before travelling:
- make sure you tell your travel insurance company about any existing health conditions; if you don’t they may not cover you if you get sick
- see the travel insurance page for more information
Before you Travel
Before booking travel, check the ‘Entry Requirements’ section of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) guidance for the latest rules you will need to comply with to enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Travel Insurance
You should purchase comprehensive travel insurance before travelling:
- make sure you tell your travel insurance company about any existing health conditions; if you don’t they may not cover you if you get sick
- see the travel insurance page for more information
Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest information on coronavirus, safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings: